The global economy has lost more than $50 billion worth of oil since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago. A new report says over 500 million barrels of crude oil and condensate have been removed from the global market since the conflict started in late February, making it one of the biggest energy…
Huge crowds gathered in Cameroon as Pope Leo XIV continued his first Africa tour with a message of peace. More than 120,000 worshippers attended an open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV in Douala on Friday, making it the biggest turnout so far during his 11-day visit to Africa. The Mass was held at Japoma…
A Chinese automaker has patented a voice-controlled toilet designed to fit inside a passenger vehicle. Seres, a carmaker based in Chongqing, has received a patent for what it describes as an “in-vehicle toilet” that slides out from beneath a passenger seat. According to the patent filing dated April 10, the feature is intended to help…
Global markets are watching closely after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again. Iran has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements shared by Donald Trump and Iranian officials on Friday. Trump announced the development on social media, saying Iran had declared the waterway open and ready for full commercial…
Many Israelis reacted with shock and scepticism after a surprise Lebanon ceasefire backed by Donald Trump. A new ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reportedly took effect after pressure from Donald Trump, but the announcement appears to have caught many in Israel off guard. Hours before the truce began, warning sirens sounded three times across northern…
A deadly overnight assault leaves cities battered and civilians killed. At least 16 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said nearly 700 drones, alongside ballistic and cruise missiles, were fired in the overnight assault….
YouTube has taken down a channel linked to a pro-Iran group that created viral Lego-style AI videos mocking Donald Trump. The platform cited violations of its policies on spam, deceptive practices, and scams. The channel, run by a group called Explosive Media, was removed on March 27. While the group claims to be independent, it…
South Africa’s outspoken opposition leader faces prison in a high-profile ruling. A South African court has sentenced Julius Malema to five years in prison for illegally firing a firearm during a political rally. The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters was found guilty of discharging an assault rifle into the air at a party celebration…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni, president-elect of the Republic of Benin, on his victory in the April 12 presidential election. Wadagni, the country’s minister of finance, secured a landslide victory with more than 94 percent of the votes, according to provisional results announced by Sacca Lafia, head of the country’s independent electoral commission….
A rare wave of school violence shocks the nation. A 14-year-old student has killed nine people and injured 13 others after opening fire inside a middle school in Kahramanmaras, marking Turkey’s second school shooting in just two days. According to Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci, the attacker entered two classrooms armed with multiple weapons and opened…
